tootsie

noun

Definition of tootsienext
as in gal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tootsie
  1. gal
  2. mistress
  3. lass
  4. girlfriend
  5. inamorata
  6. beau
  7. boyfriend
  8. sweet
Noun
  • How The ‘Superman Challenge’ Could Go Wrong Super Wrong Unfortunately, all of this could end up not being a pretty fly for a super guy—or gal.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of gal
Noun
  • The wife of Charles II, whose ascension to the throne in 1660 marked the restoration of the British monarchy after the upheaval of civil war, Catherine is remembered, when she is remembered at all, for enduring her husband’s infidelity and the elevation of his many mistresses.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Eastwood plays a jewel thief who witnesses the president of the United States (Gene Hackman) killing his mistress.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of mistress
Noun
  • That's absolutely the wildest way to welcome a lass to your city.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Though… the promo for Episode 3 (watch below) suggests that Tula will attempt to being the lass back to life, through some verboten process.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of lass
Noun
  • Dietz was at the game with his girlfriend and was wearing a No. 9 Josh Norris jersey before he was called into service.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The estate lost the case, and the 401(k) balance went to the former girlfriend.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • Sebastian’s inamorata, Ellie (Leslie Bibb), is the only daughter of hotel magnate William Collins XII (David Rasche) and his US senator wife, Tigger (Kim Cattrall); and, yes, Tigger is her government name.
    Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
  • The idyllic scenery also represents the happy ending that Yadra’s lesbian daughter, Zelia, wants to imagine about what happened to her great aunt Nena, who chose to stay behind in Cuba to be with her married inamorata, Antonia.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2021
Definition of inamorata
Noun
  • The blanket was a nod to Swift's Kansas City Chiefs star beau Travis Kelce, who did not join her on her hospital visit.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s hoping that Teddy’s beau, Roy, moving to Brooklyn in the New Year will help facilitate that process.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of beau
Noun
  • Only my family and my boyfriend knew what actually happened.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But Neely also struggled with mental illness after losing his mother, whose boyfriend was convicted of murdering her.
    Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • Related article Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says Researchers looked at sugar consumption in three categories: sugary beverages, sweets like pastries, and toppings like honey or sugar added to tea or coffee, according to the study.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Also, order appetizers, prepared sides, and sweets.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweet
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